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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA
Local woman to run the London Marathon
It takes strength, determination and a lot of dedication to run the 26.2 miles required for a marathon. Undaunted by this, Whittlesey based Leigh Howson will be doing just that in the most popular event, the Virgin London Marathon in April. Leigh explains.
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I've always enjoyed going to the gym, fitness classes and swimming and only started jogging to the gym when I was at univerisity as it would cut some of the time out that I did on the treadmill! As time went on I started to enjoy being outside, and seeing how far I could get on just two feet. When I was at school I used to dread cross country and couldn't run the whole way around the field. I decided on my birthday that I should really 'do something' and started with a 10K Race for Life that I completed with two friends in May last year. By this time I had already booked into the Great Eastern as my first half marathon. I enjoyed the atmosphere of these events and the sense of achievement, especially when raising money for great charities. This lead me to apply for a charity place as a Heart Runner for the British Heart Foundation in the 2013 London Marathon. The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives through poineering reasearch, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients. I chose this particular charity to run for, after a close family member and close friend passed away suddenly from
undiagnosed heart problems. I am sure that everyone reading this has their own reason for wanting to support this charity. In order to raise the £2,000 pledge I have set up a Just Giving page and have a music evening planned at Hubs Place on Saturday 2nd February and tickets are TBC, and can be brought from Hubs directly, from myself (leighhowson@hotmail.co.uk), or on the night (if not sold out). All money raised goes to the charity. On the same night there is a raffle of prizes donated from local businesses such as The Studio, Vesuvios, J. Jones Butchers, Hair Connection, Victorios, Boome, Donna’s Nail Boutique, Fox’s Cakery, George Roberts and Son Florist and Enhance Beauty Salon. Big thanks to them all!” If you woudl like to support Leigh and help to raise £2,000 for British Heart Foundation, please visit www.justgiving.com/Leigh-Howson For more information about the charity visit www.bhf.org.uk
Record total for Arnold Lane Christmas Lights The Christmas Lights in Arnold's Lane were switched on for a final time to celebrate the Straw Bear Festival, raising £148 on the night taking our final figure for donations this year to a record total of £3,802.02. This is the highest amount we have ever raised in one year, taking our running total to £19,882.39 raised for our charity Children with Cancer UK.
Special thanks must go to Sarah Taylor and her colleagues at Barclays Bank, Whittlesey who once again held a Christmas raffle raising an amazing £580 to support our lights and charity. So to the people of Whittlesey, once again a really BIG THANK YOU for your continued support and generosity. By Gina & John Ferridge. February 2013 | Discovering
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Charity bike ride from
Whittlesey to Heacham The Whittlesey to Heacham charity bicycle ride has turned into an annual event taking place during the summer months, this being the fourth year. This year the current benefactors are Whittlesey First Responders who have provided a sterling service to the community speedily reacting to every emergency call within the local area helping to save lives. Bruce Roan (Landlord of the Letter B) explains. A total of £2700 was raised during the bicycle ride which has enabled the Responders to purchase lifesaving equipment that has made a massive difference to the quality of care given during a medical emergency. This has brought the total donated to over £10000 in the last 4 years. Now to the frivolities….. On Saturday 30th June with the sound of Queen’s I like to ride my bicycle pounding in their ears 34 intrepid “volunteers” left Whittlesey by MiniBus to travel to Heacham. This year someone in their infinite wisdom had decided to change the route as it was deemed the 52 miles were easier Downhill. The ride started at 1100 from Heacham in perfect picnic weather with the riders setting a demanding pace. It wasn’t until the team reached Sandringham Forest that we realised we had lost a couple of riders or Pathfinders as they
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now wish to be known. After setting off again the Weather took a turn for the worse with all experiencing Four Seasons in one day. The final ten miles from March were extremely tough due to the head wind and driving rain which without a doubt would have blown Bradley Wiggins side burns clean off. When the team finally arrived back at the Letter B they were warmly greeted by Friends, family and well-wishers. A special mention goes out to the six riders who decided to take on the challenge to ride both ways totalling over 100 miles completing the first leg in three hours. A massive thank you to all who completed the ride, the support vehicles and drivers, the Fox & Hounds at Heacham, The Letter B and to those who generously gave donations. A meeting to discuss next year’s ride will take place at the Letter B Pub on the 22nd February at 8pm. Please ensure when communicating in writing with the Town Council, to put your contact details and sign the letters. Unfortunately any anonymous correspondence cannot be deal with.
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Whittlesey Washes PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Whittlesey Town Council with the kind help of Discovering Whittlesea magazine and the sponsorship of Chris Brudenell Photography would like to appeal to all budding photographers out there to submit photos taken of the Wash whilst in flood. The criteria must be a scene of the Wash in flood however it can contain wildlife, birds etc. There will be three categories of age groups consisting of Primary School, under 18s and over 18s. Entrants must live within the Whittlesey Electoral area, all entrants under 18, must state their age, and current school year. The winner
of each category will receive a prize of a photoshoot & two 8 x 10 prints. All the photo’s including the winners will be displayed at an exhibition at the Town Council Offices on a date to be advised. Please send your entries clearly stating which category you are entering as detailed above and send to Mrs Sue Evans – Town Clerk, Whittlesey Town Council, Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1AQ. The Closing date is the 7th March. The Winners will be invited to attend the Full Council Meeting on Wednesday 13th March to receive their prizes.
COULD YOU HELP CARE FOR SOMEONE ELSE’S CHILD? There are over 300 children in care in Peterborough. We find out from one city couple what it’s like caring for some of those children in need. “It can be a really rocky road at times, but if you’ve got a spare room and some love to give, it’s definitely the most rewarding thing you can do.” That’s according to Liz and Jenny, who are two of a number of kind-hearted people in Peterborough who choose to care for children needing a temporary home while they are unable to live with their own families. They both had careers in childcare and a room to spare and decided that fostering was a natural progression in their lives and something they could really invest in. After six months of interviews, courses and assessments, the couple were successfully approved to foster. Although a lengthy and thorough process, within an hour of being approved, the couple were contacted and asked if they would take a sibling group of three. “We had initially agreed to care for two children aged 5 to 11, but when we were told it would mean separating one sibling from the other two, we just couldn’t let it happen,” said Liz. Being approved to foster by no means suggests the challenges are over. There is always more to
learn about the child in your care and a variety of courses available to support you along the way. “We went to a class for grief, loss and separation and it was invaluable. The council’s courses really help teach us how to stay emotionally level,” said Liz. “It’s a lot to adapt to; there are rules and regulations to follow but we know that they’re in place for a reason. It’s as much about protecting yourself as it is the child, and all part of the role. Safer caring is really, really important. “Our focus is, and always has been the children; it’s not what we want or need, it’s all about them. We wouldn’t change anything; it has improved our family life in so many ways.” To find out more about fostering, drop-in for an informal chat over a coffee on: - Thursday 28 February, 3pm to 5pm, Costa Coffee, Brotherhood Retail Park, Walton, Peterborough - Saturday 6 April, 3pm to 5pm, Andronica’s Coffee Shop, Peterborough Garden Park, Eye Alternatively visit www.peterboroughfostering. co.uk, or call (01733) 317427. February 2013 | Discovering
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n the 1st March 2013, we will be launching Whittlesey Workhouse... Life Inside the Spike! This new exhibition will transport residents back to the days of the Victorian era to allow visitors to step into the shoes of an inmate in the workhouse,” explains Alex. “We will also look at what made Whittlesey workhouse so unique and will explore how it’s legacy continues to influence the town today. If you have any stories, photographs or artefacts relating to the Whittlesey workhouse please email us or pop in and see us at the museum.” You can find out more about us by visiting the museum’s recently launched Facebook page (www.facebook.com/whittleseymuseum), which has all the latest information on our activities in and around the Whittlesey area. The page also includes features such as ‘object of the month’
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Regarding the (flooded) B1040, the closure signs and barricades are put there for good reason – the safety of every one. Ignoring these signs is an offence and also a stretch on our resources. One
car stuck in the flood resulted in 2 fire engines, 2 ambulances and 3 Police vehicles being dispatched to ensure the safety of the occupants. Even the fire engine couldn’t get through from Whittlesey as the water was too deep. What if there was another emergency? Who will help you when we are somewhere else? We need to all consider the bigger picture. David Arnold the outgoing Police contributor of this column has now left to train as Police Constable and I would like to thank him for all his hard work in and around our town.
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A Kay word from Mayor Hello there, it’s February already!! I do hope that not too many of you have suffered with the “bug” that laid so many people low, including the Town Clerk, over the New Year break. How wrong can you be I ask myself.... last month I said that hopefully by the time you read this the water will have gone and the B1040 will have re-opened; Already we are half way through January and the B1040 is still closed and there is still water sitting on the Washes. Sightseers have come from far and wide to view the floods and take photographs. What a miserable time it has been for commuters trying to get into work. I’m sure everyone will realise that it will take some time for the water to disperse, but I’m really hoping that we do not get any more rain to exacerbate the problem. N.B. You will now know that the B1040 was re-opened on Straw Bear day 12 January; thank you to the Cambridgeshire County Council Highway Engineers for their work the previous day in clearing the debris as the waters subsided and for the phone call at 8.45 a.m. to advise me that the road would re-open later that morning. With regard to photographs of the floods, we are holding a competition, the criteria for which must be a scene of the Wash in flood however it can contain wildlife, birds etc. Further information about this will be found in a separate article. Thank you to Discovering Whittlesea for its sponsorship of the competition. An exhibition of the photographs will also be held at a date to be advised. In Councillor Curtis’ January report he informed you about the Cambs County Council’s Market Town Transport Strategy for Whittlesey and indicated that there is a need for a study to develop plans for how a bridge over Kings Dyke crossing may come to fruition; I am pleased to let you know that the funding for the study has been agreed between the County, Fenland District and the Town Councils; let’s hope the study starts soon. Whittlesey Town Council is committed in trying to alleviate the A605 problems. The Town will be welcoming Geoffrey van Orden, one of the MEP’s for the East of England, in February which will give us the opportunity to highlight our commitment to improved infrastructure. Some of us are involved in meeting with Fenland Officers and representatives of the Rail network and franchises about the Community Rail Partnership and Rail Strategy. A master plan is being developed for the Whittlesea Station area and a Consultation is proposed. If you are interested in being part of this, please contact either Wendy Otter, Transport Development Manager at FDC by email at wotter@fenland.gov.uk or myself at the Town Council Office, whittleseytowncouncil@btconnect. com. I’m going to now give a report about some mindless vandalism; it really hurts me to have to write this, but someone out there knows who did it. This has already been reported in the Cambs Times, however for those of you that do not receive that publication; you may remember that last October the Cambridgeshire
Regiment Association had a commemorative plinth erected at the rear of the War Memorial in Queen Street. Adjacent to the plinth there was an oak cross. The plinth and cross were erected to the memory of members of the Cambridgeshire and Royal Anglian Regiments who gave their lives to enable us, including those who vandalised the memorial, to live in peace. Over the New Year period the cross was broken and the broken piece and the poppy wreath attached to it were left next to the plinth. This act of vandalism is despicable; the person or persons responsible should be ashamed. This was a crime and is being treated as such by the Police, who together with the CCTV unit will hopefully bring those responsible to account. If you do have any information about the incident that may help the Police, please come forward and call into the Police Station in Queen Street. I would like to place on record our thanks to Andy Murfitt for his generous donation of a new cross and wreath which goes some way in restoring our faith in human nature. On a happier note, on 10 January I was privileged to attend the Celebration for Success evening at Sir Harry Smith Community College. Whilst commending to you all the young people of the College for their achievements during the academic year September 2011 – July 2012 and the staff for their dedication it needs to be recognised that during the past year the College has undergone a magnificent transformation. Whittlesey now has a College fit for the 21st Century and I am convinced that this will enable future generations to achieve even more. During the evening, aside from the presentation of awards, we were entertained by two young people, Alex Forrest who performed a saxophone solo and then the beautiful voice of Victoria Bos; who incidentally won the College Music Cup for outstanding achievement and commitment in Music. I hope that we will be hearing more of these two very talented young musicians. Finally, on Tuesday 15 January I will be planting an Oak tree at the front of Sir Harry Smith Community College; this is the final part of the Town’s Celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It was not possible to plant the tree earlier due to the building works at the College, but hopefully everyone will see that the frontage is nearing completion and the landscaping is nearly finished. I think the saying is that “from little acorns great oaks grow”, where better place for an Oak tree than at the front of the College; the future of our young people. Don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to some warmer weather...... Bye for now...................................Kay
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Whittlesey Citizenship and Young Citizen of the Year Award There is still time to nominate somebody special for the Whittlesey Citizenship Award. Nominations are welcome for people of all abilities over the age of 16, or under 16 for the award of Young Citizen of the Year, who have helped in the community, undertaken charity work, fundraising or achieved outstanding results in any discipline or anything else you feel is above and beyond the call of duty. The criteria for eligibility is you must live in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Turves or Pondersbridge. Should you wish to put someone forward for the above, please give details of persons name, address and reason for nomination and send to:Susan Evans, Clerk/RFO to the Council Whittlesey Town Council, Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1AQ Please mark the envelope: Whittlesey Citizenship Award or Whittlesey Young Citizen Committee. The Closing date is Wednesday 28th February 2013.
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WHITTLESEY AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Whittlesey and District Lions Club would like to thank everyone in Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates and Turves for their very generous donations during the Christmas Santa collections. The 2012 collections equalled that of 2011 and we appreciate that in the current economic climate this was a difficult target to achieve. Lynn Palmer explains. The money raised is going towards local community projects. One of our most recent projects was to provide all our Junior Schools with reflective vests. This is to keep the pupils safe when not on school premises. We would also like to offer reflective vests to children taken to school by childminders. Should any childminder wish a vest (free of charge) would they contact me (details below). If anyone knows of a project that we could get involved in, we will be very interested in the details. This can be in the form of equipment for individuals, or groups. Any type of request will be considered. Our next fundraising event will be a Race night to be held at the POSH Club, London Road, Peterborough on Friday 22nd February 2013. If you would like to support this event, tickets can be purchased from Jones the Butchers on Broad Street Whittlesey or by ringing 01733 351405. The cost is £5 per head and this will include a Ploughman’s supper.
Whittlesey and District Lions meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Letter B pub on Ramsey Road. We are always looking for volunteers so if you are interested please contact Lynn Palmer on 01733 351405 or whittlesey.lions@virgin.net
Ellie donates hair to charity Ellie Kinsey is only ten-years-old, but that didn’t stop her from being empathising with people who lost their own hair through illness whilst watching Children in Need last year. But unlike most children, Ellie was inspired to do something about it – and what does a little girl with long beautiful hair do? Donate her own hair, of course! Adamant from that start that although she loved having long hair, if it made someone happy, they could have hers. “Other people need it more, it's only hair and it will grow back", Ellie explained. Together, Ellie and her mum found a UK based charity called The Little Princess Trust. With the help of Shelley Bellamy from the Scissor Room in Peterborough, Ellie’s 11.5 inches of hair was cut and sent to the charity. Ellie’s selfless deed has already inspired others to donate money to the charity, and she hopes her story will inspire others to do something for other people in need.
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Edward Loomes (Part 1) by Geoff Oldfield
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he ancestors of Edward Loomes came to England from Holland, being of Huguenot extraction. Of the two brothers who landed on our shores, a descendent of the elder one was Knighted in 1732 as Sir Thomas Loomes for his services to this country in the silk weaving industry, having a factory in Derby employing 300 people. Edward was born on the 2nd May 1823 and being, it was said ‘of an incurable turn of mind’, introduced many improvements into brick making machinery, adapting the first Hoffman kiln in England with Mr. Peed, the Whittlesey solicitor, at Kings Dyke. It was here that he put on the market the ‘cable’ garden edging tile representing a section of rope. Examples of this product bearing his name can still be found locally. He subsequently sold his rights to this title to a London company, Hooper & Co, who made a fortune from this simple invention. Educated at Oundle School, he afterwards learned farming at Stevenage before settling on the ancestral estate at Flegcroft in Whittlesey ‘the scene for many of everything novel in the way of agricultural development’. He not only introduced, but invented a potato lifter, whilst the first threshing machine in the country was used on his farm and he startled the locals by introducing the first steam ploughing engines. He was one of the pioneers of the Peterborough Agricultural Society and was a life member of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.
‘The Times’. When quite a young man, he was a prominent officer in the Whittlesey Yeomanry and had the distinction of being in the guard of honour when Queen Victoria and Albert her Prince Consort visited Cambridge. With his soldierly presence and natural aptitude for discipline, he formed and was duly commissioned as Commanding Officer of the Whittlesey Rifles. In 1860 he, as Commanding Officer and promoter of the rifle movement, was presented to Queen Victoria at the Volunteer Rally held in that year. General Sir Henry Grorge Wakelyn Smith K.C.B., the Hero of Aliwal, died on 12th October 1860. As he was someone Edward knew quite well, the whole of the arrangements for the funeral and burial were left in his capable hands. Proudly in association with Wright's of Whittlesey
However, in the latter half of the 19th century, flooding of his ripening crops considerably depleted his finances and coincided with the death of his wife leaving him to raise nine young children. These set backs saw him relocated to Kent where he was commissioned to develop brickyards to provide bricks to be used in the construction of the new railway. Frank who was the youngest of his nine children, later became editor of the Peterborough Advertiser weekly newspaper. Designs for the first machine for folding newspapers were conceived by him and sold to February 2013 | Discovering
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February Events • Every Wednesday Coffee Morning at the Christian Church in Broad Street • Jim’s Cash Bingo at The Conservative Club every Tuesday & Thursday, doors open at 7pm • Friday afternoon Knit and natter 2pm every Friday at Sudbury Court • Every Wednesday evenings, Special Meal Deal Buy 2 meals get Cheapest FREE & just £2 a pint at Ivy Leaf Club • Cash Prize Bingo -Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday Evening's. Doors open 7pm Eyes down 7.30pm, Members Only at Ivy Leaf Club • Monday 8.30pm Quiz Nites at Nags Head • Tues – Friday Lunchtime meal deals only £4.95 at Nags Head • Every Monday at The Ram function room, The Delph. Body conditioning 7.30--8.30pm • Every Friday at the public hall The Fold, Coates. Keep Fit for the more mature (no mat work) 10-11am
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30th JLM Karaoke at Nags Head 2nd March Whittlesey Town and the Indoor
Bowls Clubs joint Social Race Night at the Indoor Bowls club Station Road Whittlesey. Starters orders 7.30pm. Tickets £3.00 including ploughmans supper. Ticket available from Joan on 01733 202653 or Alan on 01733 202209.
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A word from Revd Nigel and Revd Gill Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2013
Soon Lent will be with us and the chance to look at ourselves and our relationship with God in Jesus.
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n Shrove Tuesday, 12th February, like many of you, we will be having pancakes for supper in St Andrew’s Hall at 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. If you wish to join us please contact Eileen George on 203822 to book your place at a cost of £5 per person. On Ash Wednesday, 13th February, we begin Lent in all seriousness with services that include being crossed on the forehead with ash made from burning last year’s palm crosses. This practice reminds us of our sinfulness and the need of God’s grace. Our services are at 9.15 a.m. in Holy Trinity, Coates and at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary’s, Whittlesey with the congregation from the Queen Street Chapel. You are all welcome to join us. During Lent we are involved in Lenten Discussion groups with the local Churches Together Group. There are several groups in the town, in Coates and in Pondersbridge. Details are available from us. On Friday nights, beginning on February 15th, we will have the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. in St Mary’s, Whittlesey. This is a Lenten Devotion which we share with St Jude’s church
FISHING NEWS
and the Catholic Tradition. Fourteen pictures which follow Jesus’ journey from his trial to his crucifixion are placed around the church. Each picture provides a station for thought and prayer as we join with Jesus on his final journey. On four Sunday evenings we will be having a ‘Holy Half Hour’ when there will be time to reflect on an individual from the Holy Week story. Sunday, 24th February in St Mary’s, Whittlesey at 6.30 p.m. – Joseph of Arimathea Sunday, 3rd March in Holy Trinity, Coates at 6.30 p.m. – Simon of Cyrene Sunday, 10th March in St Andrew’s, Whittlesey at 6.30 p.m. – Veronica Sunday, 17th March in St Thomas’, Pondersbridge at 6.30 p.m. – The maid in Pilate’s Courtyard Each session will follow a similar pattern of a hymn, reading, meditation, silence and prayer. All are welcome to attend one or all. Let us pray for each other that this will be a blessed Lent, a time for Jesus to inspire us by His story, strengthen us by His grace and bless us with His love.
By Ken Wade
We have already seen snow and frost though January and unfortunately the next few weeks are never the best as far as fishing in the area is concerned. But if you wrap up warm, ensure you have plenty of hot drinks on hand you should be able to get a days fishing in no matter what the weather throws at us. Obviously great care should be taken if our local fancy a day’s pike fishing, waters are frozen, even margin ice can be a spinning, lure fishing and real problem, but if we do get severe frosts then even dead bait fishing perhaps it’s best to wait until the thaw sets in. are all good options. The Stillwaters will always bear the brunt of the season draws to a close winter conditions; most are stocked with carp on 14th March each year and they are usually very reluctant to feed in for those fishing the fens, any numbers until temperatures rise. Thankfully but we can still enjoy all though we have some cracking winter fishing year round fishing on all right on our doorstep. Whittlesey Dyke is a our local stillwaters. prime example, from the Kings Dyke area right through to Turntree Bridge we can all expect a few roach and the very least, double figure weights on a good day. A lot of fish will be taken on bread punch, but pinkies fished on a pole or whip over a little groundbait is always a good banker at this time of the year. Glassmoor Bank and even Cock Bank are well worth a visit if you February 2013 | Discovering
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Toad in the Hole
Ingredients: 75 g plain flour | 1 large egg | 75 milk 1 tsp white wine vinegar | 6-8 Jones Sausages 2 tbsp vegetable oil For the gravy: 2 red onions, sliced | Thyme Leaves Knob Butter | 1 tbsp Flour 500 ml chicken stock, or use Bisto Chicken granuals | A dash of Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp English Mustard Instructions: 1. To Make the batter sieve the flour with a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl. Whisk the egg in a jug with the milk and add 75ml cold water and the vinegar. 2. Add the liquid to the flour and whisk until the mixture resembles a smooth batter. I recommend making this ahead. 3. Heat the oven to 210C/ fan 190C/ gas 7. Put the sausages in a roasting tin and cook for about 15–20 mins until golden. Add the lard or oil to the tin after 10 mins. 4. Pour the batter over the sausages, return the tin to the oven, and bake for another 35-40 mins – until the batter is puffed and crisp. 5. Make the gravy whilst it’s in the oven. Soften the onions and thyme leaves in the butter for 5-10 mins - until they begin to colour. Stir in the flour and continue cooking, stirring all the time 6. Off the heat, gradually pour in the hot stock and add the Worcestershire sauce and English mustard. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring all the time, and simmer for about 10-15 mins. Season well and serve with the toad in the hole. February 2013 | Discovering 25
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Whittlesey Christian Church To coin a well-known phrase – ‘this is where the rubber hits the road’ - Work has finally begun on the £200,000 : 00 remodelling program which, if everything goes to plan, the downstairs area should be completed in time for us to host the usual ‘Schools Art Festival’ as part of the Whittlesey Festival taking place this year on Sunday September 15th. Once the second floor has been completed we will have more space to continue growing as a congregation and increasing our work in the community. Despite planning taking longer and proving more complicated and expensive than expected, faith has prevailed and our whole congregation has stood back in absolute amazement at the incredible ways God has provided and answered prayer. When completed an open day will be organised for anyone from the community to come and view the changes that have been made to help keep our church and this historic building at the very heart of community and spiritual life in Whittlesey and the Fens. But please don’t wait for this, make plans now to visit us on Sunday morning at 10.45am. If you think church is boring, unwelcoming, lifeless and irrelevant then you are in for a surprise. Our full range of services and activities will continue throughout the remodelling process although we will need to move between the current rear and front areas. Signs will be in place directing everyone to the correct entrance to use.
THE ALPHA COURSE COMES TO WHITTLESEY
The internationally known and respected Alpha course is designed specifically to allow people from all walks
of life to explore the meaning of life and relevance of God in a non-threatening environment. It begins with an ‘introduction’ evening on Thursday February 28th @ 7.00pm in the main church building - The front entrance will be in use for this. A free finger buffet and drinks will be provided. This will be followed by an explanation of the Alpha course where all relevant literature will be freely available to help you decide whether you wish to continue, for those wishing to do so the course will continue the following Thursday with a start time of 7.30pm. While it is free to attend both this initial evening and also the Alpha Course itself, in order for sufficient food and material to be made available registration is required. ASAP, Please do this by using any of the contact details below, leaving us your name, telephone number and email address. These details will only be used to keep you informed and never passed on to a third party.
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Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) Church Office: 01733 752093 Brian’s Mobile: 07976 957793 Email: brians@ whittlesey.cc Church Website: www.whittlesey.cc
A word from Cllr Martin Curtis
Despite the odd bit of bad behaviour there is no doubt in my mind that the Straw Bear Festival is a force for good for Whittlesey; it puts our Town on the map (it featured in The Sun this year), it provides a great fun weekend for the Town and also supports activities in our schools. We have a huge amount to thank the Straw Bear organisers for. One of the things that as worried me a little over the last few years is that bureaucracy is making life more difficult for the organisers – and that in turn has an impact on their ability to find volunteers so we can make sure that the Straw Bear is around for generations to come. For that reason I have asked for a meeting to be arranged between representatives of the Straw Bear and a number of agencies such as the police, County Council highways division and the Licencing team at Fenland District Council to try and work out ways that we can simplify the organisation of the festival. Councils and the police have an important role to play with events like Straw Bear, whilst we have to review and learn lessons from what happens year on year, we also now have - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk to look at whether there are ways of making it a less bureaucratic event to organise and is something I will be trying to sort out over the next few months.
This is also the month when the various Councils have to put together their budgets for the next financial year. For me, as a Cabinet Member at Cambridgeshire County Council, it has been a tough process – the most difficult I have known. I am confident that we have done the best job we can, despite the reducing resources from Central Government, but I am increasingly concerned about where we are going to find savings in future years. Whilst it is absolutely right that we focus on becoming more efficient, there is only so much you can do, especially when areas like Adult Social Care are seeing increases in demand. It is a really tough situation, because we also know that the Government has no choice but cut costs in order to sort out the National financial situation. It is difficult to see what the answer is. I always enjoy hearing your views please feel free to contact me about any Council issue: 07887 808442, mjc@martincurtis.net, www.martincurtis.net, Twitter: @cllrmcurtis, Facebook: www.facebook.com/whittleseynorth
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StrawBear 2013
The 34th Whittlesea Straw Bear was another great success. Kay Mayor explains. Pictures by Chris Brudenell
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t was another splendid turnout for the Straw Bear parade on Saturday 12th January and Whittlesey did what it always does, put on another Good Show. This year the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Penny Walkinshaw and her husband, Christopher, joined us at the Manor to watch the Bears get dressed and welcome the Strawbearers from around the Country and beyond who came to take part in the 34th Straw Bear Festival. It was another sunny, cold day but as usual everyone entered the spirit of the event and hopefully returned home safely. Thank you once again to the unsung heroes and heroines of Whittlesey – the Festival Director, Committee and volunteers who ensure that the event is organised and runs smoothly. Looking forward to next year’s Festival already.
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Park Lane Primary School receives kind donation Chris Brudenell is used to being behind a camera, taking photographs for Discovering Whittlesea and helping us capture those special moments, but last month he stepped in front of the camera to present Park Lane Primary School with a cheque for £500. Head teacher, Margaret Leverett, was on hand to receive the kind donation. Chris raised the impressive sum by taking photographs of the Christmas school plays, and then donating the profit from the sale of the prints back to the school to help fund trips, buy extra resources and equipment. Chris added: “I would like to say a massive thank you to all the parents for buying the prints and making it possible.”
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Roses, shrubs, trees, hedging plants, camellias, rhododendrons, climbers - it’s a good time for all these to go in now, assuming the ground is no longer frozen or completely waterlogged. Rainy days can be spent planning your summer planting scheme. Finally, if the weather starts to warm up and it’s dry, you could also give the grass a light mowing but be sure to set the mower blades as high as possible.
Plant of the month facts
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Weight Loss - The Basics
By Mayur Mistry & Ubhi Varsani (Registered Osteopaths) This month we wish to enhance your understanding how our body uses foods. We hope this will ultimately influence the way you go about weight loss. Firstly, Why do we gain weight (assuming there no medical reasons)? Answer, our input is greater than our output, where: Input = output + accumulation Assuming, Input = food intake which leads to energy production Output = energy used during activity, mental tasks and maintaining body function Accumulation = surplus energy stored as fat or other forms By reducing our input (i.e. food intake) and increase our output (i.e. greater physical or mental activity) we will reduce the accumulation. Performing both at the same time is the most effective way to achieve this. Before reducing food input, think about whether you are eating the right type of foods. After all the main purpose of eating is too fuel our bodies. We require 5 things; fats, protein, sugars, minerals and water. To get to these, our digestive system breaks food down step by step to its component parts. Therefore the more complex the food the longer the process takes and the more energy is used. Large scale food production means that we add synthetic chemicals to increases it’s shelve life and appeal. Unfortunately, this means food is more complex thus lengthening the break down process. As we expend greater energy doing this we have to eat more and more regularly. Hence, our appetite increases. There are no specific food types that are abundant in all 5 of the above components. i.e. meat has protein & minerals but little sugar & water. Exclusion diets are therefore not a sustainable solution. Eating a wide variety of food types in small quantities is better, as it means you do not have to give anything up. Ultimately, if your body gets everything it needs, it will function more efficiently and thus use less energy. Interestingly, your appetite will naturally decrease as your body has everything it needs. So, how do we know when to stop eating? There are a number of processes which control our appetite including stretch receptors in the stomach and our brain’s ability to monitor our sugar levels. We can consciously override these signals to some extent, e.g. social situations, pleasure, etc. However, the bottom line is that our body will tell us when to stop eating, it’s a question of whether we choose to listen! So that’s it, the basics to weight loss. Eat a bit of everything, keep the food simple, listen to your body and keep up your activity levels. February 2013 | Discovering
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involve inserting provisions into your Will to create a trust in the event of your death. Although this may seem daunting, trusts need not be complicated and our team of legal experts will be happy to explain things to you in a friendly, easy to understand way, so that you get the peace of mind in knowing that your Daughter will get her fair share.
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Bowser Ollard & Bentley are a firm of local solicitors based in Wisbech and March that can trace its roots back over 150 years. We have provided a high quality and comprehensive range of legal services at a sensible cost to generations of people and businesses in the fenland area and beyond. Each issue we respond to a selection of legal queries put to us by the readers of Discovering Whittlesea magazine. We offer expert legal advice in a number of areas including Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Probate, Business Law, Disputes & General Litigation and Personal Injury. To find out more about what we do, who we are and what our clients think of the services we provide, please visit www.bowsers.co.uk or call us to book an appointment. In certain circumstances we may be able to visit you in your own home or place of business. Wisbech Office: 15 South Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JL, Tel: 01945 583 194 Fax: 01945 463 218 March Office: Market Square, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9JQ, Tel: 01354 652 606 Fax: 01354 646 049 Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA Number 341364
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Child care built around your requirements Web. http://kidzone-childcare.co.uk
Pre-school/nursery for 2 - 4 year olds 2 yr old “Free twos*ˠ” 3 & 4 yr old “Nursery Educational Fund*ˠ” 7:30am-6:00pm FULLY FLEXIBLE CHILD CARE
Before & after school 7:30am-6:00pm School holidays 8:00am-6:00pm For 2-12 year olds Alderman Jacobs ˠ & Park Lane Centre, Whittlesey
Ofsted registered “GOOD” Contact Karen/Nicky 01733 206880 *terms and conditions apply
Carpets | Vinyl | Laminate | Wood | Karndean | Artificial Grass | Rugs & Runner
We are a family run business with our own friendly in-house fitters
Free no obligation quotations
Stain Resistant, bleach cleanable carpets from £6-99m2
Home choose service available
3.05m x 4m (10' x 13') Carpet at £6-99m2,
Domestic & Commercial Flooring available
4m x 4m (13' x 13') Carpet at £6-99m2,
fitted price £122
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3 Counties Plastering
New Builds, Extensions, Re-furbs & Over Artex Skimming
Plastering/Damp Proofing Floor Tiling, Wall Tiling, Mosaics, Natural Stone Painting/Decorating Wallpapering/Coving For a free no obligation written quote or further information please call Tony on 01487 814166 or 07976 078482
Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
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Film Review monthly film review DISCS2PLAY
Released
SKYFALL
18th
February
Last year ended triumphantly with the release of the much-anticipated return of James Bond (Daniel Craig) in Skyfall. When Bond’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong and agents around the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked forcing M to relocate the agency. These events cause her authority and position to be challenged by Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows - aided only by field agent, Eve (Naomie Harris) - following a trail to the mysterious Silva (Javier Bardem), whose lethal and hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves. Skyfall left very few fans disappointed; it was action-packed and full of the usual moments of tension and timely witty one-liners from Bond. Again the film mixes impressive scenes of rooftop chasing with emotional turmoil between Bond as the film develops his relationship with his own past, M, and the history of MI6. If you missed Skyfall at the cinema, make sure you rent this one when it’s released in the middle of the month. It’s a must for any James Bond fan, or for those of us who just enjoy watching a great movie, which is well made with a talented cast.
We now repair DVD/Game discs FEBRUARY RELEASES • MADAGASCAR 3 • KILLING THEM SOFTLY • RESIDENT EVIL - RETRIBUTION • SINISTER • TAKEN 2 • PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4
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LADYSMITH W.I.
The outgoing committee brought homemade soup for members to enjoy at the first meeting of the year. This followed the AGM; Glen Henderson will continue as President assisted by Secretaries Sandra Green and Liz Phillips and Treasurer Janet Foreman. The remaining committee members are Georgina Tilley, Eve Dexter, Cheryl Smith and Sue Spence who are all looking forward to a busy year of outings, parties and interesting speakers.
In February local chiropodist "Joe's Toes" will give tips on Footcare and the competition is for a foot related item. This meeting will be on Tuesday 19th (not 12th) at 7.30pm in St Andrew's Hall, Parkinsons Lane. New members and guests are always welcome at our meetings. The lunch outing to Parcs Restaurant at Peterborough Regional College is on 8th February. For further information contact Sue 01733 205927. February 2013 | Discovering
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Approved VBRA body repair centre
Accident Repair Centre
Local family run business with over 30 years experince
We undertake all types of vehicle body repair - no job is too big or small. We specialise in insurance work - remember it is your car and you choose where you want it repaired - courtesy cars are available. Certified air conditioning service and re-gas specialists
We are open Mon-Fri 8:00 to 17:00 Sat 8:30 to 12:00
Storey’s Accident Repair Centre 18 Aaron Road Industrial Est. Station Road, Whittlesey Peterborough, PE7 2EX
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AFFORDABLE SKIPS WHEN YOU NEED ONE We don’t compromise on service • Domestic Waste • Builder & Industrial Waste • Drop Ends Available • Road Permits Obtained • Licensed Waste Carrier • Asbestos Skips • Regular user discount • Local Transfer Station
Fast & Reliable Service Competitive Rates Domestic & Industrial Hire Full Range of Sizes - 2 yd to 40 yd
01733 579579
Low Cross House, Padholme Road East, Peterborough, PE1 5XL
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Providing the very best in Childcare for children aged 3 months to 7 years since 1993
We are proud to announce that we are now celebrating our 20 Year Anniversary Please come along to our open day on Saturday 23rd February from 1pm-3pm We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our parents for their continued support over the years. Many who have returned with their 2nd and 3rd children which we feel is a good reflection on the excellent quality of care we provide and 20 years on we are proud that the children who were part of the Nursery when we first opened are now returning with their own children.
01733 350781
For more information call us today‌ Visit our brand new website..www.alphabet-daynursery.co.uk Station Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2HA E: alphabetdn@talktalkbusiness.net
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SHOP NOW OPEN at 15 Market Place, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm | POLES from ÂŁ4.95
KEN CAIN A d pproved riving instructor
Let me help you pass your test Competitive rates 1, 1.5 or 2 hour lessons Discounts on block bookings Fully qualified instructor of 25 years
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Delivering Simple Financial Advice - That really works A monthly feature that focuses on current financial issues. Many local Banks and Building Societies have lost their ‘in house’ adviser and few are independent. Eamonn is a fully qualified local Independent Financial Adviser.
Saving for those
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n the last two years – Have you had an unplanned expenditure? Most of us have and that is why I always recommend having a ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to smooth out the demand on your regular income. Sometimes expenditure is planned – a new car, holiday of a lifetime, University fees, Retirement – you name it! The challenging part is accumulating the right level of funds at the right time. To help I also have 10 top tips that save money – just ask. The first rule is to put aside from income a Paying for a wedding can be very expensive
Ask the expert today
‘little and often’ starting as soon as possible. There is a myth that persuades people that the main growth will come from tax efficiency and fund growth – this is a dangerous view. It is more important to commit to the correct level of contribution – then ask your Independent Financial Adviser to recommend the most tax efficient method, using the most appropriate host fund. There is another myth that refers to ‘Timing Market’ that is invest when the markets are low – then sell when the market is high. This is good in theory – but very difficult to do in practice – a better slogan might be ‘Time In The Market’ – which means invest in the markets for as long as possible in the right fund for you. Sometimes advisers tell you that it is easy to save up for the future – it is seldom easy but it does require commitment to a plan. A good plan that uses tax efficient options such as ISA or Pension legislation can help greatly – a team of great fund managers on your side is also a distinct advantage. This is what I do for my clients all the time: Delivering Simple Financial Advice – that really works!
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That Handyman
Trev
You know them small jobs that builders are not interested in doing because they don't make a mint or those niggly little jobs that never get done because you may not have either the skills, tools or time. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Make a list of those little jobs you need sorting. 2. Phone Trev on 07504 205 007 3. A short while later ......jobs sorted.
No call out charge
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Plumbing
Leaking taps and pipes...sorted, washing machines, dish washers and taps installed, sinks, toilets and bathrooms fitted, get that annoying wobbly wc seat sorted. Waste pipes unblocked.
Carpentry
Get those wobbly shelves sorted. Doors fitted/hung/adjusted to fit/work properly. Locks and door furniture fitted. Kitchen & bedroom units repaired, adjusted and fitted.
Electrical
Replacement of light fittings ,switches and power sockets to existing position.
Garden
Lawns cut. Tree surgery. Landscaping. Fencing :- Fences repaired replaced or installed. Panelling, feather board and palisade. Gates repaired, replaced or installed. Decking Installed and maintained. Patios laid, cleaned and re-sanded. Sheds repaired and roofs re-felted. Rubbish, get that messy garden cleared of rubbish. Water Butts Installed. Gutters cleared.
Other stuff Laminate and wood flooring fitted. Painting and decorating. Dry walling.Tiling of walls and floors. Tiles replaced. (If you have spares or matches can be found). That unfinished DIY project you just have not got the time to do. Why not let us have a look at it. Flat pack furniture. Do you find it frustrating? Always got bits left over? Cant find that Allen key!!! Let me assemble and install where required. Pictures and mirrors hung. Blinds, curtain rails and poles fitted. Lofts/attics insulated and boarded. Loft ladders installed.
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Check it out.
Cut out and keep
No job too small...but some too big
Low cost Professional removals s from Selling High Quality Bed £49 m fro a's £69, Sof
Plus all household furniture items and electrical We also sell DVD's, Books, Music CD's, Mobile phones and computer consoles and games all furniture comes with free local delivery 14 High Causeway, Whittlesey PE7 1AE
01733 688211 Email: furniture@live.co.uk
www.1stcallfurniture.com
• Full/Part House moves • Large/Small loads • House clearance specialist • Garden waste removal service
No job too
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14 High Causeway, Whittlesey PE7 1AE
01733 688211 Email: furniture@live.co.uk
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Competitive Local Skip Hire • Same day service available • Fast and reliable • Special rates for our local neighbours • Complete range of containers • Registered Waste Carrier • Licensed Recycling Facility • Prices starting at £75
Biffa Waste Services Fenland District Industrial Estate, Station Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2EY
Tel: 01733 204082 You can also find out more about our complete range of services by visiting www.biffa.co.uk
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Valentines Day
5 courses £25 Inc bubbly or mocktail Thursday, Friday & Saturday Between Whittlesey and Thorney with beautiful views of the River Nene (01733) 202 256
Mothers Day Carvery £19.95 for 3 courses Kids under 8 £4.95 Gift for mums
BOOK NOW!
ST PATRICKS DAY 6p.m. to 10.30
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Supplying... SAND & GRAVEL | GRANITE SLATE | MEMBRANE CEMENT | SLABS | BLOCK PAVING | SLEEPERS BRICKS | BLOCKS
Bricks | Blocks | Lintels | Cement | Timber | Insulation | Plaster
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Contact us today...
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Nags Head Great Food served everyday Sunday Roasts £6.95
Tuesday to Friday Lunch Time - Meal Deal £4.95 Four Handpump beers always available
Quiz Nite Every Monday 8.30 pm
RE AL AL ES
What’s on
February
Sat 2nd JLM Karaoke Sat 9th Simon Lee Sat 16th Garyoke Sat 23rd JLM Karaoke Sat 30th JLM Karaoke
01733 203333 402 Eastrea Road, Eastrea, PE7 2AR
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WHITTLESEY CONSERVATIVE CLUB FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE
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February • Sun 17th Sunday Lunch • Sat 23rd Waddo
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN AT COMPETITIVE RATES
New Members Welcome All Enquiries To The Manager
Tel: 01733 202381 https://sites.google.com/site/conservativeclubwhittlesey
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